expensively

adverb

Definition of expensivelynext
as in luxuriously
in a luxurious manner the pop singer's expensively decorated mansion was a testament to her commercial success

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensively
  1. large
  2. richly
  3. high
Adverb
  • But the media industry writ large considers the cable marketplace to be in decline.
    Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
  • But scandals loomed large over Benedict's papacy.
    Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2023
Definition of large
Adverb
  • She has always been drawn to richly colored and ornamented surfaces and the solidity of furnishings made to last.
    Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The show awaits, and so richly deserves, a Broadway premiere. 5.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of richly
Adverb
  • Consider more traditional white-collar jobs, highlighted by Indeed, for high-paying non-degree opportunities: Product Manager (average salary $105K), Senior Engagement Manager (average salary of $97K) or Senior Real Estate Manager ($133K per year, on average).
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Phoenix still ranked high for retirees The greater Phoenix area was ranked the 52nd best place to retire by U.S. News & World Report.
    Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of high
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“Expensively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensively. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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